Volvo Maintenance Hints for 7xx/9xx - Bill Garland's Nuclear ...

side/rear windows are not laminated, as is required of windscreens here in the US, and of all
windows in more advanced countries. A good film will stop bits of glass from flying about.
Removing Tint Film:
[Inquiry] How do I remove old window tint film? [Response: Yvan] Grocery-store ammonia is the
solvent for tint removal (but use it outside, preferably on a windy day; very bad fumes). Usually
tint will come off in big sheets once you get started. Just take your time. For tint installed below
the window rubber trim, remove to within one inch above the rubber line then peel the remaining
bit from the window using a razor blade and a syringe filled with ammonia that is deposited in
the crack. The ammonia will loosen the film (about 15-20 minutes) and you should be able to
peel it up from below the rubber. The remaining adhesive comes off easily with ammonia-based
window cleaner and a razor blade. [Tip] See http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_removal.html
Replacing Window Glass in Track. [Inquiry] How do I put the front drivers window glass back
in track. The window has somehow came out of its door hinge side track. Took off panel, but
have no ideas on how to get it back in. [Response: Bob] Release the two clips that mount the
window to the track, and pull the regulator mountings out of the mounting at the base of the
window. Now, tilt the rear edge of the glass upward and front downward till it clears the tracks,
re-insert the glass in the track while tilting glass back to horizantal. Once everything is back in
place and clips reinstalled, roll the window up all the way and using a large screwdriver, bend
the lower portion of the front track rearward to prevent it hapening again. [Tip from Tom F] To fix
a loose side window, I had removed the window and the window lift, reinstalled the window into
the lift with a little 3M gasket cement, and attempted to put the lift back into the plastic guides.
Impossible! It looked different from the Haynes photos. There was nothing to remove or drill out
to allow the necessary maneuvering. I removed the window and was able to remove the lift from
the window, luckily, because the glue didn't fully cure. First, make sure you mark the location of
the lift on the window before you clean all the grime off. Then, the easiest way to reinstall the
window is by putting the window into the lift, with the lift installed on the plastic guides. It was a
little awkward but I was able to fully seat the window into the lift.
Replacement Windshield. [Notes from Bernard Paulson:] It happened to me a few days ago.
Saw that iron rod flying through the air, lifted by the rear tire of the car in front of me, right
toward my head. It hit the hood and then went right into and half-way through my windshield.
Even the glass shops believed that someone has shot at me. After all, this is L.A. Didn't bother
to check with Volvo. Used my brains and connections instead in my attempt to find the most
reasonable QUALITY windshield. Interestingly, I found out that the windshields for 88 and up
765s are of a different size than the "regular" 700 windshields (no kidding).
Finally found what I was looking for. A brand new, safety windshield, tinted, with shade, and
European E11 seal etched it, certifying it as one that meets toughest European standards (yes,
the DO check stuff like that). The parts number is FW575. I paid $145.00 installed plus $8.25
tax, and having paid a total of $153.25, I once again cannot confirm that it is expensive to keep
a "Luxury Volvo" on the road.